Star Rating
(4 star)
Address
P.O. Box 223, Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy SA 5723, Australia
Available Facilities
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Hotel Details
Desert Cave Hotel allows you to experience dug-out style living, underground shops, bar and opal display areas - all within sandstone surrounds in the heart of Coober Pedy. As well as above and underground accommodation we also offer dining and convention facilities.
In 1989, the Desert Cave Hotel won both the South Australian and National Tourism Awards for Tourism Development. The Desert Cave Hotel again won the South Australian Tourism Award for national standard accommodation in 1990 and 1991.
Breakaway Sunset
As an added feature we can arrange Cocktails At Sunset at the Breakaways Reserve. Witness the magic of the ever-changing colours of the Breakaway Sunset. To the north-west another show begins as the sun sets beside the darkening silhouette of the Stuart Ranges and the night sky begins to show off its true colours. Enjoy sparkling wine, cocktails, beer, fine Australian wines and Outback Deluxe Canapes.
Hotel Facilities
*Coin operated Internet kiosks in reception and underground bar
*Coin operated laundry facilities
*Pool, spa, sauna and gym
*Room service
*Luggage store
*Baby sitting by arrangement
*Safety deposit
*Business services
*Tourist information and tour bookings
*Agent for Regional Express Airlines
*Agent for Thrifty Car Rental
*Transfers to the Ghan, airport and bus depot by arrangement
*Translation services
*Major credit cards accepted
*Underground shopping arcade
Dining
Enjoy Umberto's Restaurant (where the food is excellent and the atmosphere relaxing). Have a look at our current menu and wine list
The Crystal Café is open for breakfast, lunches , coffee & cakes, and it is renown for its popular Sunday buffet
Relax in the World's only Underground Bar and Gaming Room
Opal jewellery
Opal World with an extensive range of opal and opal jewellery. We offer 10% discount for all guests. All opal purchases are guaranteed.
DeCave with authentic Australian arts and crafts, including Aboriginal works from Kaltjiti Arts & Crafts
Historic Display
Award winning historic display on mining, opal and the unique nature of living in Outback Australia. A video on opal can be viewed in the foyer.
Conferences
Holding a conference at the Desert Cave Hotel could lead to the most successful event you have ever held. The power and magic that Coober Pedy weaves over our guests adds something quite unique and special to conferences. Delegates will meet in a spectacular natural environment where there are few external distractions. The opal fields of Coober Pedy themselves are inspirational and the clean fresh air is very conducive to creative and clear thinking. At the end of the day the peace of the Outback will relax active minds.
Convention Facilities
Our Convention Facilities have seating for up to 180 delegates and we can provide break-out rooms as well as an auditorium. Two Hotels, the luxurious Desert Cave Hotel and the lively Opal Inn Hotel, accommodate delegates according to their preference and budget and the distinctly different restaurants of the two Hotels create memorable dining experiences. We will assist you in experiencing the magic of this destination to create an event that your delegates will never forget.
The Convention Room seats:
*120 Banquet Style
*180 Theatre Style
We can provide a variety of equipment and services such as VHS and Monitor, OHPs and screens, private telephone lines, flower arrangements, musicians, secretarial/support services, reception services etc., and we are able to cater for various set-ups. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Additional Information
Accommodation
Guests can stay in any of the 50 suites including the 19 underground. Quiet, cool and airy- the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and are fully furnished with all modern amenities.
Visitors can stay underground, or if they prefer, above ground rooms are also available. Sleeping underground is a unique experience. Quiet, cool, dark and airy - the rooms are spacious with high ceilings. Most visitors say that sleeping underground gives them the best night's sleep they have ever had. The hotel offers visitors the best opportunity to experience Coober Pedy 'dugout' living.
Room Facilities
*50 suites including 19 underground - a unique experience
*All rooms have a colour TV
*Free in-house movies
*Internet access port
*IDD phones
*Hair dryer and iron
*Mini-bar and refrigerator
*Tea and coffee making facilities
Location
The Desert Cave Hotel is located in the unique mining town of Coober Pedy, in Outback South Australia. Coober Pedy is known as the Opal Capital of the World.
Approximately 850km north of Adelaide and 680 km south of Alice Springs on the sealed Stuart Highway, Coober Pedy makes an ideal stopover for travellers on the Stuart Highway between Adelaide and Alice Springs or Uluru. A real outback experience, after a long day travelling you can rest in comfort at the Desert Cave Hotel. Coober Pedy provides the ideal stopover for travellers heading from Adelaide to Alice Springs and Uluru.
Take a long cool swim, a refreshing spa, have an icy cold drink in the Underground Bar and/or dine in style at Umberto's Restaurant. The Desert Cave Hotel is more than an oasis for travellers in the Outback.
Regional Express Airlines has direct flights between Adelaide and Coober Pedy Sunday to Friday. The flight takes around 2 and a half hours. Airport transfers available
